A big question about the 488, because it added turbochargers to a V8 engine, was whether it would depart from some essential “Ferrari-ness.”

The Italian luxury automaker, until quite lately, hasn’t been too hot on turbos, although there have been turbocharged Ferraris in the past.

Despite the engine change, plenty of well-known Ferrari features remain. Notably, a small red switch on the steering wheel — the “manettino.”

The manettino enables the driver to change driving modes without letting go of the wheel. It’s a technology that has its basis in Formula One racing, where Ferrari has at times dominated — and where its deepest passion remains.